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RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

2
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

3
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-
tion.

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

1
Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE
STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
●
Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
+02
+06
–06
To brighten the image
To darken the image
Exposure Level Indicator
LCD monitor or viewfinder
PICTURE STABILIZER